
Parking for The Clinton House is located in the lot across the street. Since 1743, locals and travelers alike have come to the historic Clinton House for superior quality steaks and seafood. Today our diverse menu is carefully paired to our award-winning selection of fine wines chosen by our expert sommelier. Our tavern features perfectly mixed classic cocktails to warm even the chilliest Hunterdon County night.
High-end bar/eatery with a homey feel serving American seafood & steak classics in a historic space.
Hours
| Monday | 12–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–8 PM |
| Thursday | 12–8 PM |
| Friday | 12–9 PM |
| Saturday | 12–9 PM |
| Sunday | 12–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2 W Main St, Clinton, NJ 08809
Phone: (908) 730-9300
Website: http://www.theclintonhouse.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.comtripleseat.com
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Reviews
The food was great. The foof service was super. Don’t forget to take a picture in front of the fireplace with your friends and family. There is a very pretty stain glass artwork hanging on the ceiling. It will enhance your picture a great deal.
We usually call ahead to meet reservations.
This restaurant is located next to a river and the Hunterton Art Museum. If you stop by and browse the art exhibition. You will not be disappointed.
We were seated at 8:30 PM after being required to provide a credit card to hold the reservation and being told we would only have 90 minutes at the table. For a restaurant charging $70+ per entrée, that policy sets an expectation of efficiency and professionalism. Unfortunately, the experience did not match the standard implied by those rules.
We were placed in what appeared to be an adjacent or overflow dining room that had little to no ambiance. It felt crowded and chaotic, with tables packed tightly together and an overworked wait staff clearly struggling to keep up. The room lacked the atmosphere you would expect at this price level and felt more like a rushed banquet setup than a fine dining experience.
Around 10:00 PM (approximately 90 minutes after being seated), we were informed that they had run out of lobster tails for one of our entrées, which was one of the main components of the steak and lobster entrée we both ordered. Being told a key item is unavailable that late into the evening, after already waiting so long, is unacceptable for a restaurant at this price level.
I requested scallops as a substitute, but they were extremely thin — more like small scallop discs — and not remotely comparable to lobster tails in either quality or value. Additionally, the lobster that was served was overcooked and shockingly small — closer in size to a colossal shrimp than what anyone would reasonably expect from a lobster tail at this price point.
When the food finally arrived, both the steak and scallops were bland and completely under-seasoned. For a $70+ entrée, you expect proper seasoning, thoughtful preparation, and attention to detail. Instead, the meal felt rushed and uninspired. It also was not was described on the menu. Aside from the sad excuse of a lobster tail, the ridiculous attempt at a substitution, utter lack of seasonings, we got 2 broccoli florets and some carrots— not the asparagus indicated in the menu description.
To their credit, they did comp my meal, which we appreciated. However, the overall experience suggests the restaurant may want to seriously rethink staffing levels, reservation booking practices, and menu planning for future peak nights. At this price point, guests deserve a far more organized and polished experience. Unfortunately, this was not worth the cost and it was immediately clear the establishment sacrificed quality and customer experience over quantity.
It’s a must to order their fried mushrooms and baked clams. The fried mushrooms were crispy and the dipping sauce was full of flavor.
For entrees, we ordered the pan-seared salmon and beef wellington. The salmon was very crispy and the beef wellington was tendered and savory.
We ordered the tiramisu for desert but they have plenty of deserts options as well. And it’s a must to ordered desert!